Capella Hanoi.

Architect Bill Bensley’s flair for the dramatic is on full display at Capella Hanoi, a boutique property in the French Quarter designed as an homage to the "Golden Age" of opera. Located a short walk from the Hanoi Opera House, the hotel functions more like a private residence for a high-society cast of characters. Each of the 47 rooms is uniquely styled around a specific operatic figure or performance, cluttered elegantly with over 1,000 pieces of authentic memorabilia, hand-painted murals, and velvet finishes. Beyond the theatrical suites, the hotel houses Koki, a destination Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, and the Diva’s Lounge, which serves cocktails amidst zinc counters and heavy red drapes. Guests can retreat to the underground pool and spa or lean on the "Capella Culturists" to navigate the surrounding Old Quarter, though the hotel’s own daily jazz soirées and champagne breakfasts make a compelling case for staying inside.